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Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric 
Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric
Compare and Contrast National Holidays
Rubric Code: AX2A662
By rummagik
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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Introduction

1

Introduction has no thesis statement and does not use a hook.
2

Introduction has no thesis statement but uses a hook. Only two sentences in introductory paragraph
3

Introduction generally indicates the thesis, but is incomplete. Hook is used. Only two sentences in introductory paragraph.
4

Clearly states the thesis and accurately created using a hook and other sentences.
Organization

1

Essay is disorganized with no or few transitions.
2

Some sections are organized, but information is just listed.
Transitions are used but they are confusing or not in a logical order.
3

Organization generally follows 5 paragraph structure. An attempt to use transitions is evident.
4

Organization is clear and logical. Follows 5 paragraph structure completely. Logical transitions are used.
Number of differences/similarities

1

Essay does not compare or contrast the subjects.
2

Essay discusses only one similarity or difference.
3

Essay discusses two similarities or differences.
4

Essay discusses more than two similarities or differences.
Word choice for text structure

1

Words are inappropriate or do not fit the essay.
2

Few appropriate words are used. difficult to identify points of comparison and contrast.
3

Some appropriate words are used to help identify points of comparison and contrast.
4

Well chosen words and phrases clearly show comparison and contrast.
Details and Examples

1

Details and examples are missing.
2

General statements unsupported, some details and examples are inappropriate.
3

Details and examples support most of the statements.
4

Appropriate details and examples support every statement.
Conclusion

1

Essay ends abruptly or conclusion lacks restatement of thesis.
2

Conclusion repeats the same thesis statement from the introduction
3

Conclusion restates but does not expand on the main idea.
4

Conclusion clearly restates and expands on the main idea. Leaves reader with a good impression. *At least 3 sentences.
Mechanics + Grammar

1

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are confusing, more than 15 errors. Grammar has many errors.
2

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 10-15 errors. Grammar has several errors.
3

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 5 - 10 errors. Grammar has a few errors.
4

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 0 - 5 errors. Grammar has few to no errors; paper is easy to read and comprehend.
Title

1

No title or title does not indicate the topic and does not hook the reader's attention.
2

Title does not indicate the topic but is related and is interesting.
3

Title indicates topic but dose not hook the reader's attention.
4

Title indicates the topic and hooks the reader's attention.




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